MaintainingMama

I have a love/hate relationship with Y Idol storyline. They are still doing an amazing job calling out thentoxic stuff about the entertainment field in general and the BL industry specifically. I will say I need to see Peek's actor play in at least one more thing cause I cannot tell if he can't act or its just because Peak isn't a good actor. Cause there are some scenes I don't mind him in. Like the pool scene where Kla is confessing but Peek is totally missing it. 🤣 Kla's actor though is very natural, so enjoy him. Together, the locker room scene was lovely. Now this episode had some confusing parts. The locker room scene, why was Achi mad at Peek? I thought the director gave more time cause the scene was going so well they wanted to get another angle, not cause Peek was messing up. Am I wrong? Also, why is NO ONE putting Achi in his place?! I mean, he WAS bullying Peek, trying to out him and Kla, so he kind of deserved a pop to the jaw...ijs. Then his temper tantrum was just...ugh. So why aren't the rest of them telling him to chill out, they had no problem telling Peek how awful they thought he was.
Lastly, where those flash back scenes to Peek and Kla in university or fanfic within fanfic? I was so confused as to what was real and what part of theor past. Kla and Peek don't always act like they are friends, more like 2 dudes who got approached by agents and are still getting to know each other. How did they get shipped together at university to begin with? Were they friends? Was that bench scene real? If so, I still don't get their relationship. They were friends who share soda's maybe but aren't close enough to have each others back during the contest...so many questions.

Man that was a tough one. While they make Earth cry too much, you have to admit, he does it well. Sheesh. I would have liked to see him a real hum dinger of a break down. Like after Cale said his Mom was gonma be alright for the third time, he should have lost his shit and had a total meltdown. It would have made sense in that scene, cause he would be at the point where they realized there was no hope. I also would have liked to see them discussing with the mother what SHE wanted to do with her body and care, not just the kids. Maybe then, she could have explained why she didn't get help sooner. Loved the scene at the end with the best friends. Again, it would have been better if Eiw's mom had asked Cake's mom to take care of her kids. Her kids had no one but them she could entrust, she would have done that. Yeah, they are grown, but worrying about your kids never stops. WTF was that scene with Peak!? She literally has a dying mother in the room and he's like now is a great time to shoot my shot again!?!? If he had brought her out and said, 'I just wanted to check on you and see of you needed anything, can I do anything for, let me know and I'll do anything you need.' But THAT! That was so inappropriate for the circumstances. Sheesh! I needed one more episode of them being happy cause we didn't get but one episode that one started with them fighting! Next week has the funeral and daddy drama so I don't think I'm going to get that....
Petition for SantaEarth to be in a RomCom next cause I really REALLY need to see Earth in a role similar to how he is now. Maybe as a fashion designer to Santa's model. I beg the universe to make that happen. With a role of PP and Gun...

Thanks for the suggestions, I will definitely check them out. Yeah, GMMTV has a ton of stars. And it looks like they just introduced a bunch more. They looked so cute! I want GMMTV to do a BL with OffGun, TayNew, EarthMix, and FirstKhaotung. Maybe even JoongDunk. They could literally do Thai version that Japanese BL The Man Stuck in the BL World (or something like that) It would be brillant and with how many stars they have, it would probably break the internet to have them all in one place. 🤣🤣 Add BillkinPP, who pop up at GMMTV from time to time and the ads alone would pay for a year of BL afterward! 🤣🤣🤣

This was an emotional rollercoaster of an episode. I really, really, REALLY wish Peat had worked hard with an acting coach for those crying scenes. Cause the script was immaculate for that scene and Fort was acting his behind off. What could have been an award winning scene was lost to bad acting. Also, the sound, ya'll!! Like come on!! The half an NC scene, where it was supposed to be pivotal in their relationship was damaged due to horrible sound quality and horrible editing. Who ever edited that literally cut off the last bit of his line, I am yours. Like why wouldn't they retake that!? Its literally a 'money shot', as in it had the potential to be rewatched and retweeted a million times if they hadn't messed it up. Otherwise, I loved the episode. I will say that FortPeat's chemistry/comfort level with each other isn't quite there for me. That make up scene where Peat is supposed to be in Fort's arms looks awkward to me. It lacked intimacy, especially for that scene. By that point in there relationship, their bodies should fit naturally/comfortably together. I loved that Pai didn't make Sky tell what happened to him. That he allowed him to do it in his own time. Sadly, Sky's explaination in no way indicated the level of abuse/trauma he experienced at the hands of his ex, so Pai is not going to be ready for the shit storm that is next week. Next week is going to be crazy hard. 1)Its over and I'm not ready! 2)Man, what it looks like Sky goes through is way worse than what PhayuRain went through and that was pretty bad, trauma wise...

Yes, I plan to binge Roomates tonight and YR2 this weekend. I'll peek into The Bastard Son just too see if I can hang! HEHE, I don't like scary stuff but love supernatural stuff and am okay with mild gore. Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer (huge favorite of mine) and Supernatural (which I need to finish one day)
I also need to check out The Gifted. It has been on To Watch list forever. Honestly looking for some good non BL Thai dramas, so if you have any recommendations, I'll take them :)
Yes, JJ and AJ are also under appreciated talent at GMMTV. They need a chance to star/ML as well.
Hope you got some rest!

I really wish they had practiced the carrying, cause man that was awkward. I loved the words of the before love making scene but didn't really feel the emotion behind it, so it fell flat. Also, I BEG of BLs to stop doing the hand holding thing. If knew one thing about editing videos together, I would legit have an hour plus long movie of boys clasping hands to signify they are having sex. That is not a thing! Especially when they show it usually, during the foreplay. Just UGH!!! Okay, second rant on the tail end of that one. Can BLs also stop having people who are supposed to be the 'bottom' just lay there like a wet rag used in one of the required fever/spongebath scenes (not gonna rant about that, I'm tired from the first 2! But come on!🤣) Like sex is about 2 people wanting to connect physically. If one of them is lying there not participating, its sexual assault! Have we learned nothing from amazing NC scenes in Love In The Air!?! Heck even mousy Pharm kissed Dean back like he wanted it. Okay, end rant.
Like I said, I liked that they talked before having sex, clarified their feelings for each other, especially Nhai, who needed to admit out loud that he DID like having sex with a man, and if he broke up with Ai, did that make him bi? Nhai's struggle with his sexuality is well explored amd I hope they keep up the dialogue. I just need Ping to look at Meen like he's the hot daddy he is, cause come on!
Side Note, I HOPE we don't get much of In and Song. They had zero chemistry and I cringed through the whole scene.

Yeah, I annoyed to the max

Yes!!!! I mean Big waan't that much better in the book than Dragon, but man they have definitely made the most of the potential of the book.

Hey Lenny, I hope you have been doing great as well. Yeah its a GMMTV with Joss as a cop who has to go undercover a drag queen...It had all the amazing talent of Godji and Jenny but man it did not appeal at all. GMMTV definitely has a way of squashing good talent, like Fiat. He and his partner (don't know his name but he was a minor character in Enchante) stole the show for me in My Gear Your Gown. Fiat left and is now in a show with Na who is a great actor, called Wish Me Luck.
I cannot wait for Young Royals 2.

If Peak was actually winning with his antics, I could be hear for it. I mean look at Achi, he is more subtle but just as dirty, if not more with the robo voting. But everytime Peak loses, its like, sir! You cannot act, you cannot sing, what are you even here for!? Find another way to make money for your family, cause this isn't it. Also, why oh WHY did I have to listen to so much bad singing. Only Kla amd Most could actually sing and Most was missing them high notes. Just why!?!?! Also, the acting isn't doing it for me, except for Kla and Achi. Other than that...sigh. I see why Billy Seng were first cause if they had led with the last 2 stories, no one would keep watching. We were given a well acted, story driven, chemistry filled start and we keep hoping it will come back. We did not learn our lesson from Y Destiny. I also see why they put ToruFirst last. Clever of them...

I need Tap to wake up and realize Ping means more to him than just 'friends'. I like that Ping is respectful of Tap's 'feelings' for Namwan. As far as he knows, his friend likes someone. And instead of trying to get in the way or acting mean toward Namwan, he's just removing himswlf from the situations, for his own sanity but also so his friend can continue to make his moves. Yes, we would all love it if he confessed. And he migbt have worked up the courage had Tap not started to pursue Namwan. Ping is respecting that boundry and I really like that. Now it will have to be up to Tap to hunt Ping down and make him talk. Hopefully, he'll figure out he likes Ping first.
I'm on Fah and especially Gear's side this week. I get having a platonic friend who you treated like this pre boyfriend's but in this delicate first part of the relationship, they should both put that on the back burner. Fah is still insecure in this relationship cauae Sher still acts like they aren't together. Of course he wouldn't like someone else behaving like a boyfriend to his guy, when he is barely allowed to. And Gear!! He had a right to be upset, and even more so to express it. Prince should have said, I'm sorry you are uncomfotable, you know our relationship is platonic. I care about your feelings so I will try to tone it down. That was all they really wanted. Gear has been incredibly patient, and Prince has hardly shown he likes Gear. So all them tears at the end don't make sense. I was rooting for them, but Prince irritated me this episode.Next week seems hella messy, so I am here for it!

Someone else said it, but I'll reiterate that if you read the book, you'll understand the story a bit better. The book mostly takes place from Yai's point of view. And it mostly seems that Mangkorn is playing with him, using him for sex. The book also focuses on Yai giving over to the fact that he likes a man, sexually and then emotionally. Its later revealed that Mangkorn also waa on the struggle bus with his feelings. Added with the pressure of having to be engaged against his will, he did some crappy stuff to Yai. But what is missing from this, and what was played sooo well in KinnPorsche is that Mangkorn and Yai cannot resist each other. It shows a bit in the series, like at the skate park. They need to show Mangkorn's feeling better. I imagine he went with Cherry to kind of 'prove' he was still straight and that these new feelings, outside of sex, for a man were some sort of fluke. It would have made better sense if he had seen Yai amd Nine talking and THAT was the reason he hooked up with Cherry, out of jealousy.

Hey Friend!! Yes, totally agree! I hope Neo and Louis will finally get to lead as they have proven they can carry a show acting wise, with the right script. AJ did his thing too. I love how GMMTV, mostly (I didn't watch the straight cop goes into drag show, cause ugh!), makes sure to represent the LGBTQ population more responsibly these days.

I loved that this brought important issues like coming out, inclusivity, and mental health issues to the forefront. First and Khaotung and Neo's acting were top tier. Even if the ending scenes were all over the place and super random (why did they have to remove the pins to then put the pins back on again!?)If they had focused more on those above issues and explored them more/deeper, it would have made for a 10/10 show. I want to know what Di wrote in the journal. Was it just his final thoughts, or poems or what? It was treated like it held all the answers to there problems, so what was in it? I wanted a little more about KanThua. Did Thua properly apologize to Kan? I wanted to see Wat get into film school and see his parents support him. I also wanted to see how Akk pays for college now that lost the scholarship. Why did Chadok quit, wjy did he hug the evil homophobic principal like she was his best friend or a family member instead of someone who made his life miserable? Why did ALL the rules change? Is the evil lady no longer principal?She didn't seem the tylento make that many changes that quickly...
Overall liked it, especially the chemistry and acting of FirstKhaotung. I hope they get another, happier series together.

I LOVED this episode. The pacing is amazing because it doesn't seem rushed that Sky finally 'gave in' to Pai. Pai was patient, kind and thoughtful amd showed zero expectations. Even the 'punishment' kiss was him teasing Sky and if Sky hadn't done ot of his own free will, I don't believe Pai would have expected it. I loved the scene where he was mad at Sky (justifably, imo), but still helped out. Most people would have left, jist out of annoyance for being scared/worried. But he stayed. And Sky needed to see that. He needed to see that when someone who loves you is mad at you they are still there for you. They still care about you and for you. And the audience needed to see that as well. That he's not some player who is going to use Sky, probably like he has in the past to others. That Sky truly changed him. And Pai changed Sky as well. Allowed him to let downnhos walls. That cleaning scene was his laat effort to push Pai away. And Pai, who is guy who obviously has probably had servents all his life, scrubbed a toilet that wasn't his. Sexiest thing ever! 🤣 No wonder Sky gave up! I loved that this second NC scene was sexy but also sweet at the same time. They both needed that. Sky because his past relationship was violent and chaotic and Pai because his past relationships were probably all pounce and bounce without any emotional connection. They bith got to experience lovemaking in a new way. I am terrified of next weeks episode only because we got tons of fluff and sweetness, the ex has to comeback next week...

hated all the snot but loved how raw the emotions were.

The body guards are filling in the space they couldn't add from the book and that was lots and lots of sex. I wish they had kept the sex scene in the bathroom at the party, like they did in the book, cause it would have better explained why Yai then hung out with Mangkorn afterward. But basically, for those who didn't read the book, these two start off sexually attracted to each other, with Yai being really resistant to his feelings mentally but not physically. Mangkorn in the book wasn't this romantic/sweet, he was more like lets be friends with benefits until he caught feelings. Neither or them expects to like each other beyond sex, but they do. I felt it was a tiny bit slow (that back amd forth working/eating scene went on waaay too long) I didn't mind the bodyguards comedy intermission, but it could have been less. Overall though, I am love with Banks pout and Mos' smirk, so I am going to enjoy!

I say it every week and I'll say it again, Santa is acting his tail off! While he sat on the steps the waves of confusion and angst coming off of him was palpable. Cake seeming to not get that, YES, its weird for 2 people, even besties, to be with only each other for life. And that all relationships change over time, whether friends or lovers. I wish his friend had said, its only not weird if you love him and want to be his boyfriend. Cake would have his 'Aha moment', then gay panic in the bar (explains why he got SO drunk) and then that would explain why he asks Eiw to be his boyfriend next week. Cause after all that, hearing Eiw say I don't want to see you anymore, would bring his moment of clarity. Also, I desparately hope they don't kiss in the drunk scene or at least if they do, they show Cake brushing his teeth. I love seeing Earth being this strong, confident Eiw. He is also acting his butt off, but I don't think I have ever been disappointed in him, not even LBC2. I really hope we get more from them both in the future.

Was NOT expectimg Thua to be the 'bad guy' and maybe that is why they did it. He came off as 'don't rock tje boat guy' but I disagree this came ojt of the blue. His character has slowly become one to start standing up for what he wants/feels is right. Was amping up the 'curse' so that it would push the students to take a stand the handled the best, no. It would have been okay, if he had let at least the three students mostly effected by it, in on it, so that they weren't literally afraid all the time. I HATE that he outted Akk and Ayan though. He didn't need to mention their relationship status to protest Ayan covering for Akk. 'I didn't like that Ayan was covering for Akk, it isn't right!' That was all that needed to be said. Akk amd Ayan are always together most people would have assumed it was a friend covering for a friend, especially one who was trying to get a scholarship to college. It makes it worse that Thua is also gay and has been bullied about it. Its still not cool of a straight person did it, but they have added factor of not necessarily knowing the impact doing that has on a persons life. Thua knows directly. Super Dick Move. They needed to have addressed that and the fact Thua should have been worried that Kan was going to be mad/break up with him for all the lies and that Ayan, his friend would be mad at him. He was unfazed at all. Just a little accountability, maybe a 'I'm sorry I did it this way, I didn't know how else to get everyone to be honest', that would suffice. Poor Chadok. That was super sad. But I need clarity. Why did tearing the pages out the journal make Dika kill himself? What was written in the journal that Chadok didn't want anyone to see? Also, that suicide needed to be better. Chadok doesn't go close to the person he loves, despite the fact that it looks like he ia going to jump. Then he doesn't move AT ALL when he sees the person he wanted to marry jump to his death?! And he's standing there crying like someone broke up with him, not like someone who witness not just a a person, which would have been traumatic and devasting all by its self, but the person they love die. Boo on directing that scene. Other thank that, I LOVE First and Khaotungs chemistry and I need more.

I came to say that Fort in that striped shirt should be illegal! I am liking PaiSky's story. Its not boring to me, like some others, its building a story. I do agree that this needs a time skip montage, just something to say it wasn't ONLY the caring for him when he was sick that changed Sky's mind. I mean, its reason enough, but it would be nice to see a significant time frame where Pai does what he promises and waits for Sky. Pai taking care of Sky is a big deal. Most people wouldn't do it at all, let alone for as long as Pai did it. Especially not a man who is an executive in his company where that length of time off could mean money lost. I think Sky saw that Pai literally put his life on hold for him when there are bonafide partners who would do less. Pai did all that without any guarentee of returned affection and showed, Sky especially, how committed he was to giving up his playboy ways. I HATE that MAME repeated makes SA a thing guys do just cause they are horny. I need her to find a better way to convey that, yes, Pai wants Sky physically, but that doesn't mean he will be so worked up he has to restrain himself so obviously. The only thing those couple of scenes served was to show Sky realizing that although Pai COULD do something to him, Pai WON'T do anything. Sky's previous relationship seems to have been a sex for 'services' kind, where in the boyfriend made it seem lile Sky owed him for whatever and had to pay it back with his body. Heartbreaking that Sky was brainwashed to believe that. I am looking forward to next week, despite the bad editing. What in the world, its like they had 2 different teams for each story. Which could be, they may have filmed at they same time. That is unfortunate, cause between the sound, the editing and the camera work (we were NOT supposed to see their pants during the NC scene), its definitely making Love Sky not as good a story as Love Storm. And that is a shame. Also, I truly believe that NOTHING is going to beat the chemistry of BossNoelle, so if you let that go, the story gets better. Boss and Noelle admitted to 'clicking' before they even knew they were cast. Plus, they practiced skinship til they were comfortable with each other and that makes soooo kich sense as to why they are so good on camera. Look at all the skinship MewGulf did (before they ghosted each other and us) MaxTul, BillySeng, ZeeNunew, MosBank (their vlog is full of them just being comfortable in each others space, its a delight, I encourage everyone to watch their old eps, if you haven't, its a great travel vlog). Best example of how skinship before/during filming helps on screen chemistry is the workshop with MileApo. They were sooo intimate off screen and that translated beautifully on screen.